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JAMB Biology 1982 Question 47

Question 47

Growth and Development

In an epigeal germination, it is the

  1. A.epicotyl that elongates fast
  2. B.hypocotyl that elongates fast
  3. C.hypogeal that elongates fast
  4. D.plumule that elongates fast
  5. E.roots that elongate fast.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (hypocotyl that elongates fast)

Explanation

In epigeal germination the hypocotyl grows quickly and lifts the cotyledons above the soil.